Kelsi Wilcox Boyles named 2022 PSAYDN STEM Ambassador

Kelsi Wilcox Boyles, an Education Program Specialist at Riverview Intermediate Unit, was recognized as a 2022 Pennsylvania STEM Ambassador by the Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network, an organization that promotes sustainable, high-quality out-of-school time youth development programs. The ambassadors program helps shape STEM education in Pennsylvania through vital policy conversation in various levels of legislature and policy.

As one of 19 ambassadors selected, Wilcox Boyles will invest 10 months in training and policy development in order to share proper expertise and knowledge with stakeholders and develop stronger influence in STEM education policies.

A learner, teacher, leader, and connector, Kelsi joined the IU team in 2014 and takes pride in connecting regional educators, students, and their families to quality resources and initiatives. Kelsi serves as a PAIU STEM Leadership team member, Remake Learning Days Northwest PA organizer, Pennsylvania PBS Western PA Lead, Code.org Facilitator, CMU CS Academy Facilitator, and a Common Sense Education Ambassador.

Kelsi shares, “My goal is to provide opportunities for ALL of our students – rural students, students with learning disabilities, girls in STEM - to pique their interest and lead to a pathway for their future. I am very excited to begin my work as a PA STEM Ambassador and to represent Riverview IU6 and to be an advocate for our students, educators, and families.”